Family Violence Specialist (Registered Social Worker or *Registered Professional)

Full-time position

Fixed-term contract until April 2026

 

About us

Hutt Valley Women’s Refuge exists to support all women, children and whānau in the Hutt Valley to live free from family violence. We are a small team with big ambitions. We offer crisis support, safe houses, advocacy, education and prevention programmes, and more. We do this in partnership with agencies and the wider community with the aim to eliminate family violence across the Hutt Valley.

 

About the role

This is a fixed-term contract until April 2026 to cover an internal secondment of a staff member. This role is for a registered social worker or *registered professional.

 

You will be working directly with women and children, providing individual support such as safety planning and risk assessments, advocacy, program delivery, and other services.

 

Responsibilities

• working directly with clients; providing individual support, programme delivery and services

• collaborating with stakeholders, partners and networks representing our services and clients

• influencing our point of view on services and family violence

• spotting opportunities and help drive service improvements and bold initiatives

• creating, contributing and maintaining a positive team culture

• contributing to efforts that give confidence to stakeholders.

 

About you

We are looking for a passionate specialist who has a range of qualities including:

• a good understanding of the complexity of family violence and its impacts on families, particularly children and young people

• a commitment to getting the best outcomes for families

• flexible; able to adapt to the challenges that come with working with people in crisis who are affected by family violence

• collaborative and discrete; working with others individually and in teams

• autonomous and able to self-manage with a reflective approach

 

Why apply

We welcome applicants who are registered social workers or registerable professionals* with experience within the family violence sector. If you’ve worked in a similar service, have family violence and/or social sector experience we would love to hear from you. We offer rewarding work, within an awesome team who value well-being and career progression.

In addition to the contribution, you’ll make to reducing family violence, this role includes:

● Remuneration based on new pay equity rates

● Dedicated and supportive team

● A focus on your well-being which includes a wellness budget and other benefits

● Professional development and external supervision

We are seeking someone to join us full-time but are open to applicants who are looking to work a reduced number of hours per week.

 

How to apply

For further details please email Georgina or call during office hours on 04 5691040. To apply please email your CV and Cover Letter to georgina@hcwr.org.nz.

 

Applications close 5pm on Wednesday 13th November 2024 - We will review applications and interview before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time before our closing date.

 

*Registered professional with Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act, Teaching Council, DAPAANZ or the NZ Association of Counsellors.

 

Please note that we can only accept applications from New Zealand Citizens, Residents, or those with an existing work visa.